SUPPORT — 7 letter word
support
The word support has 7 letters: S, U, P, P, O, R, T. It contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening".
7 letter word "support": S U P P O R T — noun
Scrabble score: 11 Words With Friends score: 14
Letter analysis of support
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| P | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 5 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of support
noun
- the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening "They leaned against the wall for support." Synonyms: supporting
- aiding the cause or policy or interests of "I'm not sure I still have the support of my community."
- the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities "Their support kept the family together through tough financial times."
- any device that bears the weight of another thing "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf"
- supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation "the statue stood on a marble support"
- something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest "the policy found little public support"
- a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts Synonyms: accompaniment, backup, musical accompaniment
- the financial means whereby one lives Synonyms: living, sustenance, keep, livelihood, bread and butter
- financial resources provided to make some project possible "the foundation provided support for the experiment" Synonyms: funding, backing, financial support, financial backing
- documentary validation Synonyms: documentation
- a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission "they called for artillery support" Synonyms: reinforcement, reenforcement
verb
- establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts Synonyms: sustain, substantiate, confirm, affirm
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant Synonyms: stand, bear, stomach, digest, brook
- adopt as a belief Synonyms: subscribe
- argue or speak in defense of "I supported the motion to strike." Synonyms: defend, fend for
- be a regular customer or client of Synonyms: patronage, patronize, patronise, keep going
- be the physical support of Synonyms: hold, sustain, hold up
- to play a subordinate role or assist "They supported their scene partner beautifully in the second act"
- provide aid to materially or financially "My parents never supported my love of art."
- be behind Synonyms: back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for
- give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to "We supported them during the illness." Synonyms: back up
- support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm Synonyms: corroborate, underpin, bear out
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